What is the Link Between Animal Health Planning and Bat Populations?

Health Planning is important for Animal Welfare.   However, it can also benefit wildlife such as bats.  Download this document to find out how and to inspire your next discussion with your croft/farm vet.

Photo credit: (c) Hugh Clark/www.bats.org.uk

Next Steps

1. Further reading for education and inspiration before you start your health plan:

• Liver fluke control in grazing livestock | AHDB
• Promoting Sustainable Control of Cattle Parasites – COWS – Promoting Sustainable Control of Cattle Parasites
• SCOPS | Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep
• Dung Beetles for Farmers

2. Draft up your health plan – If you are a member of QMS cattle and sheep the template is found here

3. Book an appointment with your vet to go through your health plan and get their improvements and insights.
Once its complete and signed by your vet you will be ready for your next QMS assessment.

References and Further Resources

Farm Advisory Service (2024) Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity – Deferred Grazing

Bat Conservation Trust – How are Trees Important to Bats?

Dung Beetle Mapping Project (2019) Case Study: British Dung Beetles – Here to Help

Home – Bat Conservation Trust (bats.org.uk)